MoveOn Snapshot
MoveOn is the largest independent, progressive, digitally-connected organizing group in the United States. We combine rapid-response political campaigning with deep strategic analysis, rigorous data science and testing, and a culture of grassroots member listening and participation that allows us to consistently and quickly identify opportunities for progressive change–and mobilize millions of members to seize them.
MoveOn.org Civic Action wants people to move on from complaining to taking action. The group educates citizens with its Democratic agenda and encourages active participation in politics. It boasts some 5 million members who vote on focus issues and communicate their messages to politicians -- primarily online. MoveOn.org, which is separate from its political action committee counterpart, is funded with contributions and a variety of grassroots fundraisers (past events include a concert tour and a national bake sale). Software entrepreneurs Joan Blades and Wes Boyd established MoveOn.org in 1998, after launching an online petition to "Censure President Clinton and Move On to Pressing Issues Facing the Nation."